My darling sparkle glitter unicorns! This week, Wednesday the 11th, at 5:30 PM Pacific (Seattle/Tucson)–8:30 PM Eastern (Montreal/Atlanta), I shall host a special class focused on box pleats. We’ll explore all of the ways to manipulate and stack box pleats to create interesting and complex trims. You do not need any materials for this class … More Special Virtual Class: Box Pleat Fantasia
Sunday, August 18th, at 4:30 PM Pacific (Seattle/Tucson)–Monday, August 19th, 9:00 AM ACST (Adelaide, Australia) I am excited to discuss this month’s Steampunk book with you, “Doctor Jack and Other Tales” by Karen J. Carlisle! This riveting collection of dark Victorian short stories, filled with engrossing mysteries and intriguing characters, launches the Viola Stewart mystery … More August Virtual Book Club
Saturday, August 17th, at 10 AM Pacific (Seattle/Tucson) I am thrilled to share this month’s Sip the Tea special guest, Piper J. Drake! Author Piper J. Drake writes saucy fiction, blending genres as she goes, including fantasy romance, urban fantasy, paranormal romance, science fiction romance and romantic suspense. She is a day job digital nomad, gamer, … More Sip the Tea with Special Guest Author Piper J. Drake
Originally posted to our Patreon Note: I have since made a full recovery! I am still indisposed but I have made significant improvements over the last two days; however, it is also hot as blazes. My usual antidote to feeling ill is to drink scads of blisteringly hot tea but I cannot indulge in such … More Madame’s 7 Favourite Summer Bevvies When It’s too Hot for Proper Tea
Costume College July 18th – 21st Originally posted to our Patreon In good news, my bout of Covid is past! I am, however, even more sympathetic to everyone who has endured it before. My symptoms were never terrible–as I know some of you have experienced!–but the exhaustion has been extreme indeed. I haven’t been this … More Costume College Adventures
Originally posted to our Patreon: Today is Juneteenth in the United States, and whilst this is a celebration with a long and important history, it is a fairly new Federal holiday in the states. Perhaps, for many, this is also simply a new piece of history to come onto one’s horizon. It is also, I think, … More 6 Books to Read in Honour of Juneteenth
Posted originally to our Patreon The Grand Arbiter and I are off for a bit of a last minute but truly delightful adventure over the end of June, but when we return in July, we have many delightful escapades planned for the month! June 27th – July 2nd: Madame Askew and the Grand Arbiter are … More July Schedule
Death by Silver by Melissa Scott and Amy Griswold June 23rd at 4:30 PM Pacific (Seattle/Tucson) — 7:30 PM Eastern (Atlanta/Montreal) Originally posted to our Patreon In just a few hours I am hosting our monthly virtual book club with dear Bill Bodden. We are discussing our charming pick this month, “Death by Silver” by … More June Steampunk Virtual Book Club
Saturday, June 22nd at 10 AM Pacific (Seattle/Tucson)–1 PM (Montreal/Atlanta) I am pleased as punch to welcome my extraordinary friend, Catherine Lundoff, to our monthly Sip the Tea event. Catherine is not only a talented author in her own right but the mastermind behind Queen of Swords Press, home to many of our favourite steampunk … More Sip the Tea with Special Guest Catherine Lundoff
June 15th at 10 AM Pacific (Seattle/Tucson) — 1 PM Eastern (Montreal) –6 PM BST (London) — 2:30 AM ACST (Adelaide) — 7 AM HST (Honolulu) The Airship Ambassador and I are hosting a small gathering of Steampunk luminaries for what, I hope, is the first of several round table discussions. We shall be discussing the … More Steampunk CommuniTea Weekend 2024
Madame Askew and The Grand Arbiter 